Chapter I

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From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

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From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It was one's privilege to smoke in the little room, and somehow the odor of the burned tobacco did not get into the draperies; nor filter through the _portières_ into the hall beyond; and the air of the _boudoir_ was always cool and fresh and sweet.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday--every night--and Sunday most of all--there were loungers on that window-seat, their faces half in shadow.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It was one's privilege to smoke in the little room, and somehow the odor of the burned tobacco did not get into the draperies; nor filter through the _portières_ into the hall beyond; and the air of the _boudoir_ was always cool and fresh and sweet.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading It was in the arc of this that Florence was wont to sit--the star amidst her satellites.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

From this reading It was in the arc of this that Florence was wont to sit--the star amidst her satellites.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading It was one's privilege to smoke in the little room, and somehow the odor of the burned tobacco did not get into the draperies; nor filter through the _portières_ into the hall beyond; and the air of the _boudoir_ was always cool and fresh and sweet.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

a lady's bedroom or private sitting room

From this reading It was one's privilege to smoke in the little room, and somehow the odor of the burned tobacco did not get into the draperies; nor filter through the _portières_ into the hall beyond; and the air of the _boudoir_ was always cool and fresh and sweet.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading It was one's privilege to smoke in the little room, and somehow the odor of the burned tobacco did not get into the draperies; nor filter through the _portières_ into the hall beyond; and the air of the _boudoir_ was always cool and fresh and sweet.

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From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals)

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading It was one's privilege to smoke in the little room, and somehow the odor of the burned tobacco did not get into the draperies; nor filter through the _portières_ into the hall beyond; and the air of the _boudoir_ was always cool and fresh and sweet.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The hangings in the little round room where she received her guests were deeper than the shades, and the tapestry of the semi-circular window-seat was red.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It was one's privilege to smoke in the little room, and somehow the odor of the burned tobacco did not get into the draperies; nor filter through the _portières_ into the hall beyond; and the air of the _boudoir_ was always cool and fresh and sweet.

plural of “drapery” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading It was one's privilege to smoke in the little room, and somehow the odor of the burned tobacco did not get into the draperies; nor filter through the _portières_ into the hall beyond; and the air of the _boudoir_ was always cool and fresh and sweet.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday--every night--and Sunday most of all--there were loungers on that window-seat, their faces half in shadow.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday--every night--and Sunday most of all--there were loungers on that window-seat, their faces half in shadow.

remove by passing through a filter

From this reading It was one's privilege to smoke in the little room, and somehow the odor of the burned tobacco did not get into the draperies; nor filter through the _portières_ into the hall beyond; and the air of the _boudoir_ was always cool and fresh and sweet.

a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading It was one's privilege to smoke in the little room, and somehow the odor of the burned tobacco did not get into the draperies; nor filter through the _portières_ into the hall beyond; and the air of the _boudoir_ was always cool and fresh and sweet.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It was one's privilege to smoke in the little room, and somehow the odor of the burned tobacco did not get into the draperies; nor filter through the _portières_ into the hall beyond; and the air of the _boudoir_ was always cool and fresh and sweet.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The hangings in the little round room where she received her guests were deeper than the shades, and the tapestry of the semi-circular window-seat was red.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday--every night--and Sunday most of all--there were loungers on that window-seat, their faces half in shadow.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading It was one's privilege to smoke in the little room, and somehow the odor of the burned tobacco did not get into the draperies; nor filter through the _portières_ into the hall beyond; and the air of the _boudoir_ was always cool and fresh and sweet.

plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading The hangings in the little round room where she received her guests were deeper than the shades, and the tapestry of the semi-circular window-seat was red.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The hangings in the little round room where she received her guests were deeper than the shades, and the tapestry of the semi-circular window-seat was red.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was one's privilege to smoke in the little room, and somehow the odor of the burned tobacco did not get into the draperies; nor filter through the _portières_ into the hall beyond; and the air of the _boudoir_ was always cool and fresh and sweet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in the arc of this that Florence was wont to sit--the star amidst her satellites.

English writer of macabre short stories (1863-1943)

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The hangings in the little round room where she received her guests were deeper than the shades, and the tapestry of the semi-circular window-seat was red.

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From this reading Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday--every night--and Sunday most of all--there were loungers on that window-seat, their faces half in shadow.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

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From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday--every night--and Sunday most of all--there were loungers on that window-seat, their faces half in shadow.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday--every night--and Sunday most of all--there were loungers on that window-seat, their faces half in shadow.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday--every night--and Sunday most of all--there were loungers on that window-seat, their faces half in shadow.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading It was one's privilege to smoke in the little room, and somehow the odor of the burned tobacco did not get into the draperies; nor filter through the _portières_ into the hall beyond; and the air of the _boudoir_ was always cool and fresh and sweet.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was one's privilege to smoke in the little room, and somehow the odor of the burned tobacco did not get into the draperies; nor filter through the _portières_ into the hall beyond; and the air of the _boudoir_ was always cool and fresh and sweet.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading It was one's privilege to smoke in the little room, and somehow the odor of the burned tobacco did not get into the draperies; nor filter through the _portières_ into the hall beyond; and the air of the _boudoir_ was always cool and fresh and sweet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

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From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday--every night--and Sunday most of all--there were loungers on that window-seat, their faces half in shadow.

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From this reading It was one's privilege to smoke in the little room, and somehow the odor of the burned tobacco did not get into the draperies; nor filter through the _portières_ into the hall beyond; and the air of the _boudoir_ was always cool and fresh and sweet.

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From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

a light shade of red

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

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From this reading It was one's privilege to smoke in the little room, and somehow the odor of the burned tobacco did not get into the draperies; nor filter through the _portières_ into the hall beyond; and the air of the _boudoir_ was always cool and fresh and sweet.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading It was one's privilege to smoke in the little room, and somehow the odor of the burned tobacco did not get into the draperies; nor filter through the _portières_ into the hall beyond; and the air of the _boudoir_ was always cool and fresh and sweet.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The hangings in the little round room where she received her guests were deeper than the shades, and the tapestry of the semi-circular window-seat was red.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The hangings in the little round room where she received her guests were deeper than the shades, and the tapestry of the semi-circular window-seat was red.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The hangings in the little round room where she received her guests were deeper than the shades, and the tapestry of the semi-circular window-seat was red.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The hangings in the little round room where she received her guests were deeper than the shades, and the tapestry of the semi-circular window-seat was red.

plural of “satellite” — man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon

From this reading It was in the arc of this that Florence was wont to sit--the star amidst her satellites.

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From this reading The hangings in the little round room where she received her guests were deeper than the shades, and the tapestry of the semi-circular window-seat was red.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday--every night--and Sunday most of all--there were loungers on that window-seat, their faces half in shadow.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The hangings in the little round room where she received her guests were deeper than the shades, and the tapestry of the semi-circular window-seat was red.

be seated

From this reading It was in the arc of this that Florence was wont to sit--the star amidst her satellites.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading It was one's privilege to smoke in the little room, and somehow the odor of the burned tobacco did not get into the draperies; nor filter through the _portières_ into the hall beyond; and the air of the _boudoir_ was always cool and fresh and sweet.

with low volume

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading It was one's privilege to smoke in the little room, and somehow the odor of the burned tobacco did not get into the draperies; nor filter through the _portières_ into the hall beyond; and the air of the _boudoir_ was always cool and fresh and sweet.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading It was in the arc of this that Florence was wont to sit--the star amidst her satellites.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday--every night--and Sunday most of all--there were loungers on that window-seat, their faces half in shadow.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading It was one's privilege to smoke in the little room, and somehow the odor of the burned tobacco did not get into the draperies; nor filter through the _portières_ into the hall beyond; and the air of the _boudoir_ was always cool and fresh and sweet.

something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy

From this reading The hangings in the little round room where she received her guests were deeper than the shades, and the tapestry of the semi-circular window-seat was red.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The hangings in the little round room where she received her guests were deeper than the shades, and the tapestry of the semi-circular window-seat was red.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was in the arc of this that Florence was wont to sit--the star amidst her satellites.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The hangings in the little round room where she received her guests were deeper than the shades, and the tapestry of the semi-circular window-seat was red.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday--every night--and Sunday most of all--there were loungers on that window-seat, their faces half in shadow.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday--every night--and Sunday most of all--there were loungers on that window-seat, their faces half in shadow.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

past form of “tint” — color lightly

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was in the arc of this that Florence was wont to sit--the star amidst her satellites.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading It was one's privilege to smoke in the little room, and somehow the odor of the burned tobacco did not get into the draperies; nor filter through the _portières_ into the hall beyond; and the air of the _boudoir_ was always cool and fresh and sweet.

a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday--every night--and Sunday most of all--there were loungers on that window-seat, their faces half in shadow.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, MCMII _Published November, 1902._ Florence affected low candle-lights, glowing through softly tinted shades, of pale-green, blue, old-rose, pink; for such low lights set each coiled tress of her golden hair a-dancing--and Florence knew this.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The hangings in the little round room where she received her guests were deeper than the shades, and the tapestry of the semi-circular window-seat was red.

the fourth day of the week; the third working day

From this reading Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday--every night--and Sunday most of all--there were loungers on that window-seat, their faces half in shadow.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The hangings in the little round room where she received her guests were deeper than the shades, and the tapestry of the semi-circular window-seat was red.

in or at the place that

From this reading The hangings in the little round room where she received her guests were deeper than the shades, and the tapestry of the semi-circular window-seat was red.

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From this reading The hangings in the little round room where she received her guests were deeper than the shades, and the tapestry of the semi-circular window-seat was red.

an established custom

From this reading It was in the arc of this that Florence was wont to sit--the star amidst her satellites.